A CYCLIST has died after being hit by a Ford Transit van driver. 

The fatal collision happened on the A31 in Alton, near to the Holybourne roundabout, on Sunday, September 25.

Police are investigating and have arrested a 21-year-old man from Barnet, London, on suspicion of causing death by driving without due care while unfit through drugs, cause death by careless/inconsiderate driving, driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs and driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit.

He remains in custody.

The emergency services were called at 8.44am. 

The cyclist, a man aged in his 80s, died a short time later.

A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said: "His next of kin have been informed and formal identification proceedings are being carried out.

"Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen something.

"Were you in the area at the time? Did you see a silver Ford Transit van in the moments leading up to the incident? Perhaps you have dash-cam footage that could help our investigation?

"Anyone with any information that may help our investigation is asked to contact us on 101, quoting reference 44220390205."

Following the collision, road closures were put in place. The southbound carriageway remains closed while the road is made safe.

You can also submit information online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/